I’ve been told the hipsters are now embracing Kodachrome & fancying themselves as professional photogs having been weaned on a lifetime of snapping shots on their smartphones. The truth is phones & apps can make anyone’s images near perfect. However without a foundation and understanding what makes a great photo, you’re just shooting in the ... read more

“You should do _________. You would be really good at it.” I’ve been told this countless times from friends, family, people who seemed to fancy themselves career advisers - all with the best intentions. Perhaps it’s because I do not have a definitive métier - like butcher, baker or candlestick maker or that I am creative & hardworking which ... read more

Today we receive considerably less paper mail than ever, but people still struggle to control the influx of letters, bills and publications. I recently met with 2 different clients who possessed significant stacks of unopened mail. I get it - it just isn’t fun to investigate what is inside a sealed envelop now that we communicate our triumphs, ... read more

Whenever Emily comes to town it is a happening. I always try to schedule a company event so that everyone gets some face time with one another. We’ve recently made some core staff changes and I thought Em’s recent NYC trip would be an excellent opportunity to have a team building experience.
My dear friend, La Shell Wooten is beyond inspiring ... read more

The benefit of booking partyjeanie for your next small soiree is that we’re creative, crafty and budget friendly. When a favorite happy home maintenance client wanted to host a baby naming luncheon, I wanted to do something special for the event. Fortunately, I’ve been organizing her photos for the past few years so I was able to surprise her with ... read more

The beauty of digital is you have room to play. Toy with the lines of different photos to create continuity across the pages. Here, two different photos have been cropped and lined up to create the impression that this is one large panoramic. The result is a simply gorgeous & engaging spread. ... read more

My absolute favorite & under utilized option is mirror. This lets you flip a photo - vital for overall visual flow. The row of pastel painted buildings in the upper left corner is actually a mirror image of the original photo. Slick trick: Notice how the tree top is lined up to create the illusion of a roof on the sea green building? Always ... read more

Remember those flip books with the circus performer riding a unicycle? A classic way to impart a sense of movement is to select similar photos for a series. You can place two side by side or arrange a dozen to evoke animation. ... read more

I have a tendency to crop images that make everything billboard size - especially people. I rarely accept a photo as-is when inserting into the page’s layout and neither should you. As long as the file is large enough, you should be able to increase the photo to Texas size proportions. ... read more

When I started photojeanie, digital photos didn’t exist, which was limiting in creative control of content. Now there is a treasure trove of special effects that are standard with even the most basic digital album software program. In this diptych, the use of b&w emphasizes the vintage nature of the Airstream, which contrasts nicely with the ... read more